| Document and Entity Information | 3 Months Ended | |
| Mar. 31, 2015 | 15-May-15 | |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | Delta International Oil & Gas Inc. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 1112985 | |
| Amendment Flag | FALSE | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | -19 | |
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Document Period End Date | 31-Mar-15 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2015 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Smaller Reporting Company | |
| Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding | 32,338,826 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
| Current Assets: | ||
| Cash | $1,060,212 | $1,206,177 |
| Receivable from sale of bidding rights and oil and gas properties (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,200,069 as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively) | ||
| Total current assets | 1,060,212 | 1,206,177 |
| Investment in mineral properties | 53,255 | 55,023 |
| Investments in unproved oil and gas properties | 325,563 | 336,383 |
| Other assets | 6,368 | 6,368 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,445,398 | 1,603,951 |
| Current Liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable | 16,173 | 13,679 |
| Accrued expenses | 55,505 | 57,614 |
| Note payable | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Liabilities for uncertain tax positions | 26,663 | 27,549 |
| Total current liabilities | 113,341 | 113,842 |
| Total liabilities | 113,341 | 113,842 |
| Commitments and Contingencies | ||
| Stockholders' Equity: | ||
| Preferred stock $0.0001 par value-authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively | ||
| Common stock $0.0001 par value - authorized 250,000,000 shares; 32,338,826 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively | 3,233 | 3,233 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 7,143,356 | 7,118,982 |
| Accumulated deficit | -5,241,169 | -5,100,542 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -573,363 | -531,564 |
| Total stockholders' equity | 1,332,057 | 1,490,109 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $1,445,398 | $1,603,951 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
| Balance Sheets [Abstract] | ||
| Net of allowance for doubtful accounts | $3,200,069 | $3,200,069 |
| Preferred stock, par value | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Preferred stock, authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
| Preferred stock, shares issued | ||
| Preferred stock, shares outstanding | ||
| Common stock, par value | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Common stock, authorized | 250,000,000 | 250,000,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 32,338,826 | 32,338,826 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 32,338,826 | 32,338,826 |
| Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
| Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | |
| Costs and Expenses: | ||
| General and administrative | $169,730 | $241,835 |
| Total cost and expenses | 169,730 | 241,835 |
| Loss from operations | -169,730 | -241,835 |
| Other Income (Expense): | ||
| Foreign exchange gain (loss) | 29,103 | -229,089 |
| Interest expense | -3,238 | |
| Other Income (expense) | 29,103 | -232,327 |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | -140,627 | -474,162 |
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | ||
| Net Income (loss) | ($140,627) | ($474,162) |
| Net income (loss) per common share: | ||
| Basic | $0 | ($0.01) |
| Diluted | $0 | ($0.01) |
| Weighted average common shares - Basic | 32,338,826 | 32,338,826 |
| Weighted average common shares - Diluted | 32,338,826 | 32,338,826 |
| Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
| Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | |
| Statements Of Comprehensive Income Loss [Abstract] | ||
| Net earnings (loss) | ($140,627) | ($474,162) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | -41,799 | -92,307 |
| Net change in other comprehensive income (loss) | -41,799 | -92,307 |
| Comprehensive income (loss) | ($182,426) | ($566,469) |
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
| Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | |
| Cash flows from Operating Activities: | ||
| Net income (loss) | ($140,627) | ($474,162) |
| Warrants issued for services | 24,375 | 24,375 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: | ||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | 384 | 9,223 |
| Net cash used in operating activities | -115,868 | -440,564 |
| Effect of Exchange Rates on Cash | -30,097 | 266,478 |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash | -145,965 | -174,086 |
| Cash - Beginning of period | 1,206,177 | 1,833,407 |
| Cash - End of period | 1,060,212 | 1,659,321 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities consists of: | ||
| Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses | 384 | 9,223 |
| Increase (decrease) in liabilities for uncertain tax positions | ||
| Changes in assets and liabilities | 384 | 9,223 |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||
| Cash paid for interest | ||
| Cash paid for income taxes | ||
| Basis of Presentation | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2015 | |
| Basis of Presentation [Abstract] | |
| BASIS OF PRESENTATION | 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION |
| The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Delta International Oil & Gas Inc. (“Delta” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Notes to the financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the audited financial statements for the most recent fiscal year end December 31, 2014 as reported on Form 10-K, have been omitted. | |
| Receivable from Sale of Bidding Rights and Oil and Gas Properties | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2015 | |
| Receivable from Sale of Bidding Rights and Oil and Gas Properties [Abstract] | |
| RECEIVABLE FROM SALE OF BIDDING RIGHTS AND OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES | 2. RECEIVABLE FROM SALE OF BIDDING RIGHTS AND OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES |
| On March 30, 2012 the Company entered into the Cooperation Agreement with PPL. Under the Cooperation Agreement, PPL agreed to pay us $7,000,000 for certain exploration and exploitation rights to oil and gas deposits and certain bidding rights held by Delta on the following areas: Valle de Lerma in the province of Salta; San Salvador de Jujuy; Libertador General San Martin in the province of Jujuy; and Selva Maria in the province of Formosa. Pursuant to a separate Agreement dated March 31, 2012, the Company agreed with PPL to assign and transfer 50% of SAHF's current ownership of the Tartagal and Morillo (i.e., a 9% interest in the concession) to PPL for a purchase price of $500,000. PPL has also agreed in an Undertaking to provide funds to the operating entities of Valle de Lerma (the San Salvador, Libertador, and Selva Maria concessions were awarded to another party, whose bid exceeded that of the Company for these concessions), in the aggregate amount of up to $10,000,000. | |
| As of March 31, 2015, the Company had received deposits in the amount of $4,299,891 from PPL on account of remainder of the proceeds was recorded as a $3,200,109 receivable from the sale of bidding rights and oil and gas properties. As of December 31, 2014, the Company provided a reserve for doubtful accounts of $3,200,069. PPL is not current with the payment schedule set forth in the Cooperation Agreement, and the Company is in discussions with PPL to ensure that all payments provided for under the Cooperation Agreement are made. Because of PPL’s payment default, the Company has not transferred the Valle de Lerma, Tartagal, and Morillo interests. | |
| As of May 13, 2015, the Company was working on an understanding of sale and settlement terms with PPL and a third party. The settlement terms would apply to all previous agreements signed with PPL. |
| Related Party Transactions | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2015 | |
| Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
| RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | 3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
| Santiago Peralta, a major shareholder of the Company, was appointed on January 7, 2015 as the Interim CEO, President, Officer, and Director of Delta International Oil and Gas, Inc. The term of the agreement between the Company and Mr. Peralta is one year at an annual salary of US$80,000, plus a quarterly bonus of US$5,000. | |
| Upon Mr. Malcolm W. Sherman’s retirement as of December 31, 2014, the Company chose to honor Mr. Sherman’s contract that extended until March 20, 2015 for his hard work and dedication. The Company did a one-time payout of US$50,357 on January 9, 2015. | |
| Subsequent Events | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2015 | |
| Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
| SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | 4. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
| On April 30, 2015, the two-year term of Phillips W. Smith as a director terminated under the agreement pursuant to which Mr. Smith was retained as a director of the Company. | |
| Receivable from Sale of Bidding Rights and Oil and Gas Properties (Details) (USD $) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended |
| Mar. 31, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2015 | |
| Receivable from Sale of Bidding Rights and Oil and Gas Properties (Textual) | ||
| Proceed from sale of Principle Petroleum Ltd. | $7,000,000 | |
| Percentage sale of share in SAHF's | 50.00% | |
| Percentage of interest in the concession | 9.00% | |
| Proceed from sale of share in SAHF's | 500,000 | |
| Maximum limit to provide funds to the operating entities | 10,000,000 | |
| Amount received as deposit for purchase exploration and exploitation rights | 4,299,891 | |
| Receivable from the sale of bidding rights and oil and gas properties | 3,200,109 | |
| Reserve for doubtful accounts | $3,200,069 |
| Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) | 0 Months Ended | |
| Jan. 07, 2015 | Jan. 09, 2015 | |
| Santiago Peralta | ||
| Related Party Transactions (Textual) | ||
| Annual salary | $80,000 | |
| Bonus | 5,000 | |
| Mr. Malcolm W. Sherman's | ||
| Related Party Transactions (Textual) | ||
| One-time payout | $50,357 | |
